Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move reliable?

Based on MOT data from 560 vehicles, the 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.8%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daihatsu Grand Move (1997)

560 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.8% first-time pass rate

1997 Daihatsu Grand Move

CarHunch analysed 560 real MOT records for the 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69%, which sits 11 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars tend to need remedial work before passing. With 16.1% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects at some point, reliability concerns are present but not severe—though potential buyers should factor in the likelihood of repairs.

At nearly 76,000 miles on average, these vehicles show typical mileage for their age, but they rack up 2.69 failures and 9.2 advisories per test on average, indicating steady wear across multiple systems rather than one critical weak point. Before committing to a 1997 Grand Move, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific failure patterns in your local MOT history—brakes, emissions, and suspension components are worth particular scrutiny given the advisory count.

The 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move has a below-average first-time pass rate (69.8% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

16.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.69

Over 8.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

74k

Middle half: 59k–88k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 9.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 560 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 560 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	559	69.8%	2.69

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,313 Daihatsu Grand Move vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 45.9%

1,980

Red 29%

1,250

Blue 18.2%

784

Green 4.7%

204

White 1.1%

Grey 0.7%

Maroon 0.2%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

73,914

typical

58,689

low mileage

88,021

high mileage

Half of all 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move vehicles fall between 58,689 and 88,021 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 58,689 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 58,689–88,021 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1997 Daihatsu Grand Moves sit.

⚠ Over 118,828 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1997 Daihatsu Grand Move — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 9% of 1997 Daihatsu Grand Moves are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (9% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.69

Avg failures per vehicle

9.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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